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The Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide rehabilitative golf experiences for combat-wounded veterans in an effort to improve the quality of life for these American heroes. SMGA's Support for Combat-Wounded Veterans: The SMGA believes the rehabilitative benefits of golf can improve the mental and physical condition of each and every wounded soldier returning from combat. The SMGA provides golf equipment, lessons, and playing opportunities for combat-wounded American soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. GolfWorld Cover(pdf file) CNN highlighted the SMGA's efforts to bring the game of golf to combat-wounded veterans. View web video The PGA of America recognized SMGA's work with combat wounded soldiers in this public service announcement that ran during the 89th PGA Championship.
View web video SMGA's History and Inspiration: The SMGA was founded after Jim Estes, Director of Instruction at Olney Golf Park in Olney, MD, saw first-hand the positive effects the game of golf could have on combat-wounded soldiers. The following articles from ESPN.com tell how several trips from Walter Reed Army Medical Center to Olney Golf Park eventually evolved into a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation aimed at supporting injured soldiers: VIEW WEB VIDEO Visit Olney Golf Park, the Home of the SMGA: www.olneygolfpark.com |
CNN International aired this special on SMGA's work with combat wounded veterans (click here to view) In this article and video, The Washington Post recognized the SMGA's efforts to assist combat wounded veterans' rehabilitation through the game of golf. The Wall Street Journal recognized the rehabilitative benefits of golf in this article on the SMGA. (view article - pdf document) | ||
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Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) :: 11308 Willowdale Drive Germantown, MD 20876
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